The article below was assigned to our summer 2026 intern, Hugo Smith, and was written under the close supervision of our Team. Hugo, who attends the Heritage Private School in Cyprus and is soon entering his final year, explores the fascinating evolution of football from a community-driven recreational pastime into a multi-billion-dollar global industry. Through an insightful analysis of its historical development, strategic commercialization, and modern economic complexities, he examines how football has become a powerful phenomenon that shapes national economies, employment, and social cohesion. It is a timely and thought-provoking piece that highlights the delicate balance between financial growth and the preservation of the sport’s authentic spirit, offering valuable perspectives on the future of the world’s most popular game. In a philosophising and mature manner Hugo wonders whether the price of success for almost everything in life is to lose control over it, especially in today’s era of globalization and social media frenzy.
How does climate change impact on Global economies & International trade?
The article below was assigned to our summer 2026 intern, Wang Hairui (Luke), and was written under the close supervision of our Team. Luke, who attends the Heritage Private School in Cyprus and is soon entering his final year, explores one of the most pressing global challenges of our time: the impact of climate change on global economies and international trade. Through an engaging combination of geographical and economic analysis, he examines how rising temperatures, extreme weather events and environmental disruptions are increasingly affecting supply chains, agricultural production, trade routes and economic stability across the world. It is a thought-provoking and highly relevant article that highlights the growing connection between our planet’s physical environment and the global economy, offering valuable insights for readers of all ages.
THE BIG SHORT
In light of the recent, very interesting AI seminar our office hosted in house regarding the use of AI tools in the workplace, we asked our newest team member to prepare an article exploring artificial intelligence and more specifically, its potential impact on critical thinking.
